Pittsburgh or near Pgh sleevers...?

[Realself 19]

Hi, new to the site and enjoying the start of what looks to be a great support.

Getting VSG on August 8th at Magee Hospital in Pittsburgh,PA

I would really love to increase my support network in the area!

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[chellevsg 10]

I'm having my surgery on 7/7/16 in Erie , PA .

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[Realself 19]

That's great! Thank you for the quick response. Wow...you are not too far away from the big day! Finding any local groups/meetings in your area?

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[chellevsg 10]

I'm getting very close and more nervous ! At the hospital they have monthly support groups but since I live almost an hour away I haven't gone to any. I would love to meet up with people who are on the same journey as I am .

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[Realself 19]

They offer the same at the hospital I go to but for some reason there are few people who attend ????

I would love to meet up and hopefully get a group started. We will be a month apart!

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[chellevsg 10]

Would love that @@Realself ! Can never have too much support

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[AwesomelyKristy 1]

Hi! I am from Pittsburgh. I had my first consultation on June 30. I am very happy but nervous at the same time!

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[Realself 19]

Hi Kristy! I agree it has been a mix of emotions ???? for me

Are you going to Magee?

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[AwesomelyKristy 1]

I am going through Allegheny Health Network.

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[Realself 19]

Oh ok! Did you decide on what type of surgery? The process went fast for me. Hard to believe that it is a little over a month away ????

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[AwesomelyKristy 1]

My doctor is recommending the bypass instead of the sleeve. he felt that I would have better results. Why did you choose VSG?

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[minx269 4]

I'm in NE Ohio now...but lived in Western PA when I had my sleeve surgery in 2012. Now I'm starting the process of looking into revision to bypass surgery in Akron.

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[Realself 19]

My doctor is recommending the bypass instead of the sleeve. he felt that I would have better results. Why did you choose VSG?

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I already have malabsorption issues with metabolic disorder. My PCP felt vsg was best with my other health issues and the surgeon thought it was the best option for my body. The initial doctor I met with at Magee said Bypass as I have struggled with eating disorder since I was a young girl. She thought the dumping with the bypass would help with emotional eating. I did a lot of reading. I went back and forth and finally committed to the vsg. I watched a ton of YouTube videos lol If you feel good about the bypass go for it! They are all tools and we have the power to make them work!

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[Realself 19]

I'm in NE Ohio now...but lived in Western PA when I had my sleeve surgery in 2012. Now I'm starting the process of looking into revision to bypass surgery in Akron.

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May I ask what worked and what didn't work out so well? Any luck with finding a surgeon for revision?

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[minx269 4]

The surgery worked...I was down over 100 pounds...but then had some huge changes in my life. Divorce, moved out of state, etc... Slowly I started putting the weight back on. Emotional eating, overeating, and not rating the right things. Now I have a great support structure and hope I can get back at it.

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